Director, M&A Finance

Job Description

Director, M&A Finance | Univar Solutions

The Tone:
This is a hybrid role at Univar Solutions, located in The Woodlands, TX. Univar Solutions is a leading global distributor of essential chemicals and ingredients, supporting the safety, health, and wellbeing of daily lives, from medicines to industrial materials. With a global team of over 9,500 employees, the company aims to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet. This Director role leads the end-to-end execution of strategic transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate development initiatives, covering North America, LATAM, and Europe. The position is vital for evaluating strategic opportunities, supporting executive decision-making, and driving successful outcomes that accelerate the company’s growth and portfolio optimization, with significant exposure to key stakeholders.

The TL;DR
• Role: Director Level
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, The Woodlands, TX

• Team: Reports to the VP of Business Development and M&A; partners with senior leadership and business unit leaders.
• Mission: Leads the full lifecycle of strategic transactions, from evaluation to execution and post-close integration, to enhance the company’s market position and value.
• Tech Stack: None mentioned.

What You’ll Actually Do
• M&A & Corporate Development Leadership: Manage all phases of the M&A and corporate development processes, from initial evaluation to execution and post-close integration.
• Strategic Opportunity Evaluation: Evaluate strategic opportunities through comprehensive financial and qualitative analysis, identifying financial and operational issues.
• Financial Modeling & Valuation: Build detailed financial models for scenario analysis, assessing post-acquisition benefits, and determining return metrics.
• Due Diligence Management: Oversee all financial diligence activities, coordinating effectively with internal teams and various external advisors.
• Executive Communication & Decision Support: Present investment cases, findings, and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board to support executive decision-making.
• Cross-Functional & Vendor Coordination: Collaborate and manage internal and external workflows, including legal, tax, HR, and operations, for seamless execution, and coordinate all vendors used in transaction processes.
• Post-Transaction Support: Ensure the success of integration or separation efforts, track the achievement of financial goals, and monitor post-acquisition benefits.
• Deal Sourcing & Selection: Actively participate in the identification and selection of potential deal opportunities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in investment banking, corporate development, transaction consulting, or principle investing, with hands-on M&A and corporate development experience across the full deal lifecycle.
• Skills: Expertise in financial modeling (DCF, LBO, returns analysis) and valuation methodologies; Proven project management and cross-functional leadership; Advanced analytical skills and Excel proficiency; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bonus: CPA or MBA preferred.